What is hernia?

Also known as: inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, hiatal hernia, incisional hernia, umbilical hernia.

A hernia is the extension of a portion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the wall that normally contains it. They can occur in different areas around the body but are most common in the abdomen.


Reviewed by: John M. Peters, DO

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM

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